Becoming Frida Kahlo (2023)

4.2 (6 votes)

1 Season

March 10, 2023

English

Documentary

Synopsis

A look into Frida Kahlo's world, revealing an artist driven by politics, power, sex and identity, with her epic love affair with Diego Rivera at the heart of it all.

Creator

Soleta Rogan, Mark Hedgecoe, Nancy Bornat

Network

BBC Two

Episodes

The Making and Breaking

Mar 10, 2023

59 min

When an accident changes Frida's life, she channels pain and heartache into a new passion: painting. She meets Diego Rivera and her creative and romantic dreams begin to take shape.

Love and Loss

Mar 17, 2023

58 min

Now married and living in 1930s America, Frida sees the ugly side of capitalism, while political scandal engulfs Diego. Miscarriage and bereavement propel Frida to new heights.

A Star is Born

Mar 24, 2023

59 min

Dangerous politics and turbulent love shock Frida's world, while love and trauma shape her final year. With her body failing her, her painting thrives.